This event is in the past.It took place on May 15, 2026 at Main Library - San Francisco Public Library.


We’ve Got Sole: Hip Hop, Hoops and the Rise of Sneaker Culture
Civic Center
Lace up for a deep dive into the culture behind your kicks. This exhibition traces how hip hop and basketball transformed sneakers from athletic gear to coveted collectibles and cultural currency.
Hip hop history
Basketball culture
Streetwear obsession
Free exhibition
Tips
👟check out rare and iconic sneaker displays
📚explore 6 floors of books after the exhibit
🎧browse the vinyl record collection upstairs
Free
We’ve Got Sole: Hip Hop, Hoops and the Rise of Sneaker Culture
Civic Center


Lace up for a deep dive into the culture behind your kicks. This exhibition traces how hip hop and basketball transformed sneakers from athletic gear to coveted collectibles and cultural currency.
Hip hop history
Basketball culture
Streetwear obsession
Free exhibition
Tips
👟check out rare and iconic sneaker displays
📚explore 6 floors of books after the exhibit
🎧browse the vinyl record collection upstairs
Free
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